Attitudes and behaviours shape the health of our skin. By tracking the country's changing skin habits and concerns, we are better equipped to offer the right advice and treatments that best support Kiwis' unique needs. While Skin Institute are experts in treating skin cancer, sun damage and other skin concerns, we're passionate about helping New Zealanders prevent these issues in the first place.

Which of the following concerns you most about your skin as you get older?

I don't have any concerns

Skin cancer

Wrinkles

Sun damage

Loss of elasticity and contours

Broken capillaries / rosacea (redness)

Pigmentation

Other

On a sliding scale, where does the importance lie for you when weighing up skin health versus skin appearance?

What do you do to protect your skin?

Nothing

Wear sunscreen in summer/on sunny days

Wear sunscreen every day

Cover up

Stay out of the sun

Do you use a zinc based sunscreen?

Yes

No

I don't know

Do you check burn times and re-apply according to sunscreen guidelines?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

When do you apply sunscreen?

Only when going outdoors

Even if staying indoors

Do you know how to recognise an abnormal mole using the ABCD method?

Yes

No

Have you ever had treatment for any type of sun damage? Select all that apply.
*

No I have not had any treatment for sun damage

I had treatment for sun damage that was not skin cancer

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Melanoma

I don't know / not applicable

Thinking about sun damage in particular, for you, which of the following do you believe can help fix damage?

Sun damage can't be fixed

Wearing sunscreen on sunny days

Wearing sunscreen every day

An SPF foundation

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Laser resurfacing

Surgical excision

‘Looking after’ our skin can range from applying sunscreen, to having a surgical procedure. Here we list a range of treatments. Read the list and please tick which of these you have done.

Applied sunscreen

Used anti-aging serums / products

Microdermabrasion

Mole or spot removal

Peel

Laser Resurfacing

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Dermal needling / dermarolling

Botox

Fillers

Liposuction

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)

Chin/neck lift

Facelift

Here we list a range of treatments. Read the list and please tick which of these which you would consider in the future.

Applying sunscreen

Using anti-aging serums / products

Microdermabrasion

Mole or spot removal

Peel

Laser Resurfacing

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Dermal needling / dermarolling

Botox

Fillers

Liposuction

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)

Chin/neck lift

Facelift

What are your most important resources for information on skincare / anti-aging products?

Friends/family

TV

Internet

Social Media

Magazines

Skin clinic

Other

What things would help you to look after your skin and ensure it is healthy now and into the future?

A personalised plan for my skin and lifestyle circumstances

More information about skincare that is actually proven to work

Help with budgeting for my skincare needs

More time to perform a skincare routine and have treatments

Conveniently available appointments for skincare consultations

More information about home skincare

Other

Which of the following concern you most about your skin now? Please select all areas of importance/concern.

Looking older / less attractive

Skin cancer

Wrinkles

Sun damage

Loss of elasticity and contours

Broken capillaries / rosacea (redness)

I'm not concerned about anything

Which of the following concerns you most about your skin as you get older?

Looking older / less attractive

Wrinkles

Sun damage

Loss of elasticity and contours

Broken capillaries / rosacea (redness)

I'm not concerned about my skin ageing

Other

On a sliding scale, where does the importance lie for you when weighing up skin health versus appearance?

What do you do to protect your skin?

Nothing

Wear sunscreen in summer/on sunny days

Wear sunscreen every day

Cover up

Stay out of the sun

Do you use a zinc based sunscreen?

Yes

No

I don't know

When do you apply sunscreen?

Only when going outdoors

Even if staying indoors

Do you check burn times and reapply according to sunscreen guidelines?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Do you know how to recognise an abnormal mole using ABCD method?

Yes

No

‘Looking after’ our skin can range from applying sunscreen, to having a surgical procedure. Here we list a range of treatments. Read the list and please select which of these you would consider in the future.

Applying sunscreen

Using anti-aging serums

Microdermabrasion

Mole or spot removal

Peel

Laser Resurfacing

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Dermal needling / dermarolling

Botox

Fillers

Liposuction

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)

Chin/neck lift

Facelift

What is the most important resource for information on skincare / anti-aging products?

Friends/family

TV

Internet

Social Media

Magazines

Skin clinic

Other

What things would help you to look after your skin and ensure it is healthy now and into the future?

A personalised plan for my skin and lifestyle circumstances

More information about skincare that is actually proven to work

Help with budgeting for my skincare needs

More information on home skincare

Conveniently available appointments for consultations

More time to perform a routine and have treatments

Other

Would you like to enter our draw for one of three $500 Skin Institute vouchers?
*

YesNo

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:
*

By entering this competition you will be subscribed to our email newsletter, where we will provide results from this survey. You can unsubscribe at any time. Terms and conditions apply. To view terms and conditions visit our website: https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/terms-conditions/

Thank you for your time!

Please help us to spread the word about this survey by sharing this with your friends using the links below.